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N697 TBO

1996 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,031 mi
Last recorded178,031 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 TBO
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 178,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 168,428 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside windscreen washer weak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 168,428 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside windscreen washer weak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 164,514 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 164,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 161,121 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre low on tread slightly

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 161,121 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre low on tread slightly

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 157,366 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 157,366 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 153,493 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 151,398 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 148,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 145,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 141,831 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?

Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,004
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 673
position lamp(s) not working 578
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N697 TBO is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 153,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N697 TBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N697 TBO registered?

N697 TBO is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N697 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N697 TBO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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